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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.64, 971.52 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.64, 971.52 and 358.92 is: 538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.64 : 971.52 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.64/971.52 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.64x = 971.52 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.64x = 348,697.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,697.96/647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.41

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