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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.60, 966.96 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.60, 966.96 and 352.26 is: 527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.60 : 966.96 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.60/966.96 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.60x = 966.96 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.60x = 340,621.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,621.33/645.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.60

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