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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.57, 973.20 and 352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.57, 973.20 and 352.06 is: 528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.57 : 973.20 = 352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.57/973.20 = 352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.57x = 973.20 × 352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.57x = 342,624.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,624.79/648.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.28

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