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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.02, 965.98 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.02, 965.98 and 253.80 is: 380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.02 : 965.98 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.02/965.98 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.02x = 965.98 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.02x = 245,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,165.72/644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.68

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