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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 975.24 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 975.24 and 361.44 is: 542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 975.24 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/975.24 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 975.24 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 352,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,490.75/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.16

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