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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.56, 972.06 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.56, 972.06 and 373.96 is: 561.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.56 : 972.06 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.56/972.06 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.56x = 972.06 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.56x = 363,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,511.56/647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.36

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