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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.33, 968.16 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.33, 968.16 and 370.93 is: 556.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.33 : 968.16 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.33/968.16 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.33x = 968.16 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.33x = 359,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,112.89/645.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.48

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