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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.92, 971.70 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.92, 971.70 and 370.36 is: 555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.92 : 971.70 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.92/971.70 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.92x = 971.70 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.92x = 359,878.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,878.81/647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.44

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