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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.10, 966.15 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.10, 966.15 and 370.32 is: 555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.10 : 966.15 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.10/966.15 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.10x = 966.15 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.10x = 357,784.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,784.67/644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.48

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