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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.02, 891.33 and 366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.02, 891.33 and 366.26 is: 505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.02 : 891.33 = 366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.02/891.33 = 366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.02x = 891.33 × 366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.02x = 326,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,458.53/646.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.34

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