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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646, 969.04 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646, 969.04 and 371.52 is: 557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646 : 969.04 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646/969.04 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646x = 969.04 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646x = 360,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,017.74/646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.30

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