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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646, 891.24 and 366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646, 891.24 and 366.20 is: 505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646 : 891.24 = 366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646/891.24 = 366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646x = 891.24 × 366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646x = 326,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,372.09/646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.22

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