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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.13, 973.71 and 360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.13, 973.71 and 360.59 is: 540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.13 : 973.71 = 360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.13/973.71 = 360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.13x = 973.71 × 360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.13x = 351,105.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,105.22/649.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.89

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