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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.71, 973.03 and 356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.71, 973.03 and 356.77 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.71 : 973.03 = 356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.71/973.03 = 356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.71x = 973.03 × 356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.71x = 347,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,146.13/648.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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