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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.92, 969.18 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.92, 969.18 and 357.96 is: 536.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.92 : 969.18 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.92/969.18 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.92x = 969.18 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.92x = 346,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,927.67/646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.28

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