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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.78, 971.16 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.78, 971.16 and 355.10 is: 532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.78 : 971.16 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.78/971.16 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.78x = 971.16 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.78x = 344,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,858.92/647.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.37

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