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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.14, 973.71 and 360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.14, 973.71 and 360.51 is: 540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.14 : 973.71 = 360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.14/973.71 = 360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.14x = 973.71 × 360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.14x = 351,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,032.19/649.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.77

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