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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 975.82 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 975.82 and 358.48 is: 537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 975.82 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/975.82 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 975.82 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 349,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,808.75/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.47

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