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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.26, 971.26 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.26, 971.26 and 354.78 is: 532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.26 : 971.26 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.26/971.26 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.26x = 971.26 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.26x = 344,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,582.74/647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.37

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