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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.77, 891.22 and 366.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.77, 891.22 and 366.01 is: 505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.77 : 891.22 = 366.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.77/891.22 = 366.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.77x = 891.22 × 366.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.77x = 326,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,193.60/645.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.13

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