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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.47, 965.16 and 369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.47, 965.16 and 369.73 is: 553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.47 : 965.16 = 369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.47/965.16 = 369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.47x = 965.16 × 369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.47x = 356,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,848.61/644.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.71

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