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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.56, 969.20 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.56, 969.20 and 357.38 is: 535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.56 : 969.20 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.56/969.20 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.56x = 969.20 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.56x = 346,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,372.70/646.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.72

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