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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.26, 972.42 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.26, 972.42 and 361.52 is: 542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.26 : 972.42 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.26/972.42 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.26x = 972.42 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.26x = 351,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,549.28/648.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.30

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