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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.06, 966.41 and 351.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.06, 966.41 and 351.55 is: 527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.06 : 966.41 = 351.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.06/966.41 = 351.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.06x = 966.41 × 351.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.06x = 339,739.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,739.68/644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.50

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