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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.16, 972.22 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.16, 972.22 and 359.52 is: 539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.16 : 972.22 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.16/972.22 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.16x = 972.22 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.16x = 349,532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,532.53/648.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.27

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