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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.33, 966.50 and 357.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.33, 966.50 and 357.59 is: 536.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.33 : 966.50 = 357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.33/966.50 = 357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.33x = 966.50 × 357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.33x = 345,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,610.74/644.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.39

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