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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.16, 966.36 and 371.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.16, 966.36 and 371.11 is: 555.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.16 : 966.36 = 371.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.16/966.36 = 371.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.16x = 966.36 × 371.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.16x = 358,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,625.86/645.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.87

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