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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.52, 970.56 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.52, 970.56 and 358.80 is: 537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.52 : 970.56 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.52/970.56 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.52x = 970.56 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.52x = 348,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,236.93/647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.80

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