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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 972 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 972 and 359.52 is: 539.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 972 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/972 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 972 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 349,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,453.44/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.38

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