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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.25, 975.60 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.25, 975.60 and 361.89 is: 542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.25 : 975.60 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.25/975.60 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.25x = 975.60 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.25x = 353,059.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,059.88/650.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.96

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