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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.94, 965.25 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.94, 965.25 and 253.78 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.94 : 965.25 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.94/965.25 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.94x = 965.25 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.94x = 244,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,959.88/643.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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