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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.20, 968.34 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.20, 968.34 and 358.84 is: 536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.20 : 968.34 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.20/968.34 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.20x = 968.34 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.20x = 347,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,479.13/647.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.90

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