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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 965.52 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 965.52 and 370.50 is: 555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 965.52 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/965.52 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 965.52 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 357,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,725.16/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.23

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