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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 966.04 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644, 966.04 and 370.22 is: 555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 966.04 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/966.04 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 966.04 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 357,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,647.33/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.35

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