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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.56, 971.76 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.56, 971.76 and 262.72 is: 394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.56 : 971.76 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.56/971.76 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.56x = 971.76 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.56x = 255,300.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,300.79/647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.25

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