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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.96, 891.37 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.96, 891.37 and 366.16 is: 505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.96 : 891.37 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.96/891.37 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.96x = 891.37 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.96x = 326,384.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,384.04/645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.27

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