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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.10, 973.98 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.10, 973.98 and 357.28 is: 535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.10 : 973.98 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.10/973.98 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.10x = 973.98 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.10x = 347,983.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,983.57/650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.28

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