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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.55, 975.10 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.55, 975.10 and 338.22 is: 506.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.55 : 975.10 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.55/975.10 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.55x = 975.10 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.55x = 329,797.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,797.48/650.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.95

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