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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.87, 967.08 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.87, 967.08 and 370.56 is: 554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.87 : 967.08 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.87/967.08 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.87x = 967.08 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.87x = 358,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,361.16/645.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.85

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