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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 976.50 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 976.50 and 362.52 is: 543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 976.50 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/976.50 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 976.50 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 354,000.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,000.78/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.88

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