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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.34, 970.77 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.34, 970.77 and 373.50 is: 560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.34 : 970.77 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.34/970.77 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.34x = 970.77 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.34x = 362,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,582.60/647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.11

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