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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.12, 963.72 and 370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.12, 963.72 and 370.34 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.12 : 963.72 = 370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.12/963.72 = 370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.12x = 963.72 × 370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.12x = 356,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,904.06/644.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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