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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.04, 971.53 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.04, 971.53 and 370.08 is: 554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.04 : 971.53 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.04/971.53 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.04x = 971.53 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.04x = 359,543.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,543.82/648.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.82

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