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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.27, 967.86 and 371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.27, 967.86 and 371.18 is: 556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.27 : 967.86 = 371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.27/967.86 = 371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.27x = 967.86 × 371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.27x = 359,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,250.27/645.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.74

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