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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.34, 967.20 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.34, 967.20 and 371.58 is: 556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.34 : 967.20 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.34/967.20 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.34x = 967.20 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.34x = 359,392.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,392.18/645.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.90

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