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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 974.52 and 357.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 974.52 and 357.77 is: 535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 974.52 = 357.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/974.52 = 357.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 974.52 × 357.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 348,649.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,649.15/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.79

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