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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 976.24 and 362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 976.24 and 362.28 is: 543.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 976.24 = 362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/976.24 = 362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 976.24 × 362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 353,672.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,672.23/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.58

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