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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.82, 972.22 and 356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.82, 972.22 and 356.14 is: 533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.82 : 972.22 = 356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.82/972.22 = 356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.82x = 972.22 × 356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.82x = 346,246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,246.43/648.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.66

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