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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.72, 891 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.72, 891 and 365.94 is: 504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.72 : 891 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.72/891 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.72x = 891 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.72x = 326,052.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,052.54/645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.94

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