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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.36, 968.31 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.36, 968.31 and 352.74 is: 529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.36 : 968.31 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.36/968.31 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.36x = 968.31 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.36x = 341,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,561.67/645.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.26

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