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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.70, 969.36 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.70, 969.36 and 373.38 is: 558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.70 : 969.36 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.70/969.36 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.70x = 969.36 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.70x = 361,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,934.79/647.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.80

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