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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.36, 970.24 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.36, 970.24 and 358.40 is: 537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.36 : 970.24 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.36/970.24 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.36x = 970.24 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.36x = 347,734.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,734.02/647.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.16

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