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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.72, 971.39 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.72, 971.39 and 262.88 is: 394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.72 : 971.39 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.72/971.39 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.72x = 971.39 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.72x = 255,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,359.00/647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.24

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