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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.36, 967.99 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.36, 967.99 and 370.59 is: 555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.36 : 967.99 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.36/967.99 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.36x = 967.99 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.36x = 358,727.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,727.41/645.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.86

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