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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.28, 973.86 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.28, 973.86 and 361.56 is: 541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.28 : 973.86 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.28/973.86 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.28x = 973.86 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.28x = 352,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,108.82/650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.47

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