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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.52, 890.72 and 365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.52, 890.72 and 365.68 is: 504.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.52 : 890.72 = 365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.52/890.72 = 365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.52x = 890.72 × 365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.52x = 325,718.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,718.49/645.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.58

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