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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.36, 966.49 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.36, 966.49 and 369.59 is: 554.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.36 : 966.49 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.36/966.49 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.36x = 966.49 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.36x = 357,199.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,199.28/644.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.35

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