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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.56, 891.05 and 365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.56, 891.05 and 365.81 is: 504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.56 : 891.05 = 365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.56/891.05 = 365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.56x = 891.05 × 365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.56x = 325,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,948.72/645.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.91

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