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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.12, 968.40 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.12, 968.40 and 371.16 is: 557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.12 : 968.40 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.12/968.40 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.12x = 968.40 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.12x = 359,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,431.34/645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.15

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