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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645, 967.54 and 371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645, 967.54 and 371.22 is: 556.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645 : 967.54 = 371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645/967.54 = 371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645x = 967.54 × 371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645x = 359,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,170.20/645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.85

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