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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.66, 973.26 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.66, 973.26 and 359.91 is: 540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.66 : 973.26 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.66/973.26 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.66x = 973.26 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.66x = 350,286.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,286.01/648.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.01

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