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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.92, 974.82 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.92, 974.82 and 361.32 is: 541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.92 : 974.82 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.92/974.82 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.92x = 974.82 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.92x = 352,221.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,221.96/649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.95

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