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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.20, 965.34 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.20, 965.34 and 356.84 is: 533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.20 : 965.34 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.20/965.34 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.20x = 965.34 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.20x = 344,471.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,471.93/645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.90

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