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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.57, 971.52 and 354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.57, 971.52 and 354.99 is: 532.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.57 : 971.52 = 354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.57/971.52 = 354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.57x = 971.52 × 354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.57x = 344,879.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,879.88/647.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.58

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