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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.96, 966.21 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.96, 966.21 and 370.22 is: 554.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.96 : 966.21 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.96/966.21 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.96x = 966.21 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.96x = 357,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,705.44/644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.62

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