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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.08, 967.41 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.08, 967.41 and 371.30 is: 556.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.08 : 967.41 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.08/967.41 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.08x = 967.41 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.08x = 359,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,194.50/645.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.83

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