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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.18, 890.26 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.18, 890.26 and 365.38 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.18 : 890.26 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.18/890.26 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.18x = 890.26 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.18x = 325,283.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,283.20/645.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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