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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 975.96 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 975.96 and 361.20 is: 541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 975.96 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/975.96 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 975.96 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 352,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,516.75/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.80

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