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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.13, 970.88 and 358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.13, 970.88 and 358.77 is: 538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.13 : 970.88 = 358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.13/970.88 = 358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.13x = 970.88 × 358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.13x = 348,320.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,320.82/647.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.25

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