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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.28, 972.40 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.28, 972.40 and 356.02 is: 534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.28 : 972.40 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.28/972.40 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.28x = 972.40 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.28x = 346,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,193.85/648.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.02

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