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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.03, 971.82 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.03, 971.82 and 359.25 is: 538.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.03 : 971.82 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.03/971.82 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.03x = 971.82 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.03x = 349,126.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,126.34/648.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.75

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