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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.89, 966.11 and 355.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.89, 966.11 and 355.53 is: 533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.89 : 966.11 = 355.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.89/966.11 = 355.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.89x = 966.11 × 355.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.89x = 343,479.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,479.31/643.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.44

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