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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.30, 970.93 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.30, 970.93 and 360.56 is: 540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.30 : 970.93 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.30/970.93 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.30x = 970.93 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.30x = 350,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,078.52/647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.83

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