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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.21, 966.30 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.21, 966.30 and 370.10 is: 555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.21 : 966.30 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.21/966.30 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.21x = 966.30 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.21x = 357,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,627.63/644.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.14

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