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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.47, 971.19 and 360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.47, 971.19 and 360.73 is: 541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.47 : 971.19 = 360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.47/971.19 = 360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.47x = 971.19 × 360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.47x = 350,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,337.37/647.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.09

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