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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.10, 965.34 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.10, 965.34 and 369.78 is: 554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.10 : 965.34 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.10/965.34 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.10x = 965.34 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.10x = 356,963.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,963.43/644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.20

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