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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.87, 969.17 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.87, 969.17 and 372.50 is: 558.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.87 : 969.17 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.87/969.17 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.87x = 969.17 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.87x = 361,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,012.75/645.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.95

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