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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.01, 966.20 and 370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.01, 966.20 and 370.34 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.01 : 966.20 = 370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.01/966.20 = 370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.01x = 966.20 × 370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.01x = 357,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,815.83/644.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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