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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.72, 966.12 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.72, 966.12 and 355.76 is: 533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.72 : 966.12 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.72/966.12 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.72x = 966.12 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.72x = 343,706.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,706.85/644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.11

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