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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.48, 972.24 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.48, 972.24 and 359.52 is: 539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.48 : 972.24 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.48/972.24 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.48x = 972.24 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.48x = 349,539.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,539.72/648.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.01

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