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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.55, 969.21 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.55, 969.21 and 357.38 is: 535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.55 : 969.21 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.55/969.21 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.55x = 969.21 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.55x = 346,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,371.42/646.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.73

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