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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.96, 965 and 351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.96, 965 and 351.22 is: 526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.96 : 965 = 351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.96/965 = 351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.96x = 965 × 351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.96x = 338,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,927.30/643.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.32

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