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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.54, 970.70 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.54, 970.70 and 358.38 is: 537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.54 : 970.70 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.54/970.70 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.54x = 970.70 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.54x = 347,879.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,879.47/647.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.23

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