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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.17, 972.20 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.17, 972.20 and 356.22 is: 533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.17 : 972.20 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.17/972.20 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.17x = 972.20 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.17x = 346,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,315.30/649.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.47

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