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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.96, 965.50 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.96, 965.50 and 355.52 is: 532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.96 : 965.50 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.96/965.50 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.96x = 965.50 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.96x = 343,254.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,254.56/644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.21

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