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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.83, 891.27 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.83, 891.27 and 366.05 is: 505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.83 : 891.27 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.83/891.27 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.83x = 891.27 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.83x = 326,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,244.93/645.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.16

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