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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649, 973.50 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649, 973.50 and 360.04 is: 540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649 : 973.50 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649/973.50 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649x = 973.50 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649x = 350,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,498.94/649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.06

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