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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.48, 975.84 and 357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.48, 975.84 and 357.84 is: 536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.48 : 975.84 = 357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.48/975.84 = 357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.48x = 975.84 × 357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.48x = 349,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,194.59/650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.83

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