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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.68, 972 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.68, 972 and 359.36 is: 539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.68 : 972 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.68/972 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.68x = 972 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.68x = 349,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,297.92/647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.31

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