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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.12, 890.33 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.12, 890.33 and 365.40 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.12 : 890.33 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.12/890.33 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.12x = 890.33 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.12x = 325,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,324.76/645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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