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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.63, 974.63 and 361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.63, 974.63 and 361.27 is: 542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.63 : 974.63 = 361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.63/974.63 = 361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.63x = 974.63 × 361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.63x = 352,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,104.58/649.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.01

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