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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 891.32 and 366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 891.32 and 366.17 is: 505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 891.32 = 366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/891.32 = 366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 891.32 × 366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 326,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,369.19/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.40

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