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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.76, 974.62 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.76, 974.62 and 361.48 is: 541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.76 : 974.62 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.76/974.62 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.76x = 974.62 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.76x = 352,305.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,305.64/650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.38

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