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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.77, 971.67 and 361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.77, 971.67 and 361.03 is: 541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.77 : 971.67 = 361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.77/971.67 = 361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.77x = 971.67 × 361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.77x = 350,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,802.02/647.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.55

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