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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.73, 892.33 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.73, 892.33 and 381.18 is: 525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.73 : 892.33 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.73/892.33 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.73x = 892.33 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.73x = 340,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,140.74/646.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.94

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