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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.56, 972.20 and 359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.56, 972.20 and 359.38 is: 538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.56 : 972.20 = 359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.56/972.20 = 359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.56x = 972.20 × 359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.56x = 349,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,389.24/648.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.72

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