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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.89, 891.11 and 366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.89, 891.11 and 366.10 is: 505.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.89 : 891.11 = 366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.89/891.11 = 366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.89x = 891.11 × 366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.89x = 326,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,235.37/645.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.09

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