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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.28, 967.74 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.28, 967.74 and 370.96 is: 556.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.28 : 967.74 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.28/967.74 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.28x = 967.74 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.28x = 358,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,992.83/645.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.34

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