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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.52, 971.68 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.52, 971.68 and 373.44 is: 560.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.52 : 971.68 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.52/971.68 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.52x = 971.68 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.52x = 362,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,864.18/647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.39

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