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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.48, 972 and 360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.48, 972 and 360.12 is: 539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.48 : 972 = 360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.48/972 = 360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.48x = 972 × 360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.48x = 350,036.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,036.64/648.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.78

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