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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.38, 975.75 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.38, 975.75 and 362.02 is: 543.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.38 : 975.75 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.38/975.75 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.38x = 975.75 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.38x = 353,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,241.02/650.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.13

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