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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.50, 974.94 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.50, 974.94 and 358.12 is: 536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.50 : 974.94 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.50/974.94 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.50x = 974.94 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.50x = 349,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,145.51/650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.73

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