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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.79, 975.99 and 354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.79, 975.99 and 354.25 is: 531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.79 : 975.99 = 354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.79/975.99 = 354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.79x = 975.99 × 354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.79x = 345,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,743.57/650.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.27

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