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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 974.28 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 974.28 and 361.68 is: 541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 974.28 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/974.28 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 974.28 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 352,377.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,377.59/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.99

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