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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.99, 965.76 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.99, 965.76 and 253.96 is: 380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.99 : 965.76 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.99/965.76 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.99x = 965.76 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.99x = 245,264.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,264.41/643.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.85

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