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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.17, 968.09 and 352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.17, 968.09 and 352.88 is: 529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.17 : 968.09 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.17/968.09 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.17x = 968.09 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.17x = 341,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,612.99/645.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.50

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