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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.21, 890.29 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.21, 890.29 and 365.40 is: 504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.21 : 890.29 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.21/890.29 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.21x = 890.29 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.21x = 325,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,311.97/645.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.20

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