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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.22, 970.86 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.22, 970.86 and 373.56 is: 560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.22 : 970.86 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.22/970.86 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.22x = 970.86 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.22x = 362,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,674.46/647.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.36

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