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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.34, 965.60 and 370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.34, 965.60 and 370.51 is: 555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.34 : 965.60 = 370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.34/965.60 = 370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.34x = 965.60 × 370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.34x = 357,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,764.46/644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.24

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