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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.36, 965.10 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.36, 965.10 and 370.04 is: 554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.36 : 965.10 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.36/965.10 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.36x = 965.10 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.36x = 357,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,125.60/644.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.23

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