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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.77, 975.02 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.77, 975.02 and 357.28 is: 536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.77 : 975.02 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.77/975.02 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.77x = 975.02 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.77x = 348,355.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,355.15/649.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.12

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