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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 975.99 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 975.99 and 361.86 is: 542.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 975.99 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/975.99 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 975.99 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 353,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,171.74/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.81

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