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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.16, 891.72 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.16, 891.72 and 366.40 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.16 : 891.72 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.16/891.72 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.16x = 891.72 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.16x = 326,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,726.21/646.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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