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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.42, 965.42 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.42, 965.42 and 370.44 is: 554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.42 : 965.42 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.42/965.42 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.42x = 965.42 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.42x = 357,629.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,629.72/644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.96

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