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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.14, 973.74 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.14, 973.74 and 360.36 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.14 : 973.74 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.14/973.74 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.14x = 973.74 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.14x = 350,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,896.95/649.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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