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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645, 890.16 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645, 890.16 and 369 is: 509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645 : 890.16 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645/890.16 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645x = 890.16 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645x = 328,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,469.04/645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.25

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