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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 966.24 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 966.24 and 369.96 is: 554.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 966.24 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/966.24 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 966.24 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 357,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,470.15/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.84

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