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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 891.16 and 366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 891.16 and 366.06 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 891.16 = 366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/891.16 = 366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 891.16 × 366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 326,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,218.03/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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