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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.56, 972.32 and 374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.56, 972.32 and 374.34 is: 561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.56 : 972.32 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.56/972.32 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.56x = 972.32 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.56x = 363,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,976.68/648.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.21

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