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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.68, 974.16 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.68, 974.16 and 361.68 is: 542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.68 : 974.16 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.68/974.16 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.68x = 974.16 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.68x = 352,334.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,334.19/649.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.32

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