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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.55, 972.72 and 356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.55, 972.72 and 356.19 is: 534.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.55 : 972.72 = 356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.55/972.72 = 356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.55x = 972.72 × 356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.55x = 346,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,473.14/648.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.23

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