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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.78, 891.19 and 366.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.78, 891.19 and 366.03 is: 505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.78 : 891.19 = 366.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.78/891.19 = 366.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.78x = 891.19 × 366.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.78x = 326,202.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,202.28/645.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.13

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