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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.04, 973.62 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.04, 973.62 and 360.84 is: 540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.04 : 973.62 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.04/973.62 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.04x = 973.62 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.04x = 351,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,321.04/650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.46

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