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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.24, 966.05 and 370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.24, 966.05 and 370.25 is: 555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.24 : 966.05 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.24/966.05 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.24x = 966.05 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.24x = 357,684.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,684.82/644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.21

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