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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.93, 891.36 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.93, 891.36 and 366.16 is: 505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.93 : 891.36 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.93/891.36 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.93x = 891.36 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.93x = 326,380.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,380.38/645.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.29

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