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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.38, 974.26 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.38, 974.26 and 361.02 is: 541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.38 : 974.26 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.38/974.26 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.38x = 974.26 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.38x = 351,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,727.35/649.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.64

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