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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 966.76 and 370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 966.76 and 370.78 is: 555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 966.76 = 370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/966.76 = 370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 966.76 × 370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 358,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,455.27/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.28

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