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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 971.28 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648, 971.28 and 359.28 is: 538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 971.28 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/971.28 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 971.28 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 348,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,961.48/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.52

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