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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.55, 970.38 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.55, 970.38 and 373.10 is: 559.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.55 : 970.38 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.55/970.38 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.55x = 970.38 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.55x = 362,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,043.93/647.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.10

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