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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.20, 889.96 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.20, 889.96 and 369.20 is: 509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.20 : 889.96 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.20/889.96 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.20x = 889.96 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.20x = 328,573.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,573.23/645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.26

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