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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 971.25 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 971.25 and 373.62 is: 560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 971.25 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/971.25 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 971.25 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 362,878.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,878.43/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.62

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