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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.52, 890.59 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.52, 890.59 and 365.72 is: 504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.52 : 890.59 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.52/890.59 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.52x = 890.59 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.52x = 325,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,706.57/645.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.56

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