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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.24, 968.26 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.24, 968.26 and 337.26 is: 506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.24 : 968.26 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.24/968.26 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.24x = 968.26 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.24x = 326,555.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,555.37/645.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.10

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