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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.65, 968.06 and 357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.65, 968.06 and 357.29 is: 535.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.65 : 968.06 = 357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.65/968.06 = 357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.65x = 968.06 × 357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.65x = 345,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,876.37/645.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.70

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