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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.56, 975.21 and 361.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.56, 975.21 and 361.39 is: 541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.56 : 975.21 = 361.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.56/975.21 = 361.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.56x = 975.21 × 361.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.56x = 352,431.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,431.14/650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.74

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