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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.57, 968.52 and 352.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.57, 968.52 and 352.99 is: 529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.57 : 968.52 = 352.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.57/968.52 = 352.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.57x = 968.52 × 352.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.57x = 341,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,880.41/645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.58

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