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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.64, 974.49 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.64, 974.49 and 360.86 is: 541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.64 : 974.49 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.64/974.49 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.64x = 974.49 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.64x = 351,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,654.46/649.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.31

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