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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.98, 891.20 and 393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.98, 891.20 and 393.76 is: 543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.98 : 891.20 = 393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.98/891.20 = 393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.98x = 891.20 × 393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.98x = 350,921.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,921.01/645.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.24

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