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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647, 970.54 and 372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647, 970.54 and 372.52 is: 558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647 : 970.54 = 372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647/970.54 = 372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647x = 970.54 × 372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647x = 361,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,545.56/647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.80

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