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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.94, 965.96 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.94, 965.96 and 253.76 is: 380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.94 : 965.96 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.94/965.96 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.94x = 965.96 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.94x = 245,117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,117.81/643.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.65

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