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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.96, 969.84 and 372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.96, 969.84 and 372.57 is: 559.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.96 : 969.84 = 372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.96/969.84 = 372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.96x = 969.84 × 372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.96x = 361,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,333.29/645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.37

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