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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.42, 972.77 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.42, 972.77 and 359.25 is: 538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.42 : 972.77 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.42/972.77 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.42x = 972.77 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.42x = 349,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,467.62/648.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.95

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