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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.92, 965.93 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.92, 965.93 and 253.94 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.92 : 965.93 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.92/965.93 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.92x = 965.93 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.92x = 245,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,282.16/643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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