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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.10, 967.65 and 371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.10, 967.65 and 371.32 is: 556.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.10 : 967.65 = 371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.10/967.65 = 371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.10x = 967.65 × 371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.10x = 359,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,307.80/645.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.98

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