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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.60, 973.23 and 356.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.60, 973.23 and 356.79 is: 534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.60 : 973.23 = 356.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.60/973.23 = 356.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.60x = 973.23 × 356.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.60x = 347,238.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,238.73/649.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.54

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