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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.69, 974.07 and 357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.69, 974.07 and 357.33 is: 535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.69 : 974.07 = 357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.69/974.07 = 357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.69x = 974.07 × 357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.69x = 348,064.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,064.43/649.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.74

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