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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.95, 965.93 and 369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.95, 965.93 and 369.97 is: 554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.95 : 965.93 = 369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.95/965.93 = 369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.95x = 965.93 × 369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.95x = 357,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,360.86/643.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.95

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