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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.24, 890.51 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.24, 890.51 and 365.50 is: 504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.24 : 890.51 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.24/890.51 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.24x = 890.51 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.24x = 325,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,482.75/645.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.43

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