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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.42, 974.88 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.42, 974.88 and 361.28 is: 541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.42 : 974.88 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.42/974.88 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.42x = 974.88 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.42x = 352,204.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,204.65/650.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.50

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