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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.89, 976.37 and 362.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.89, 976.37 and 362.11 is: 543.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.89 : 976.37 = 362.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.89/976.37 = 362.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.89x = 976.37 × 362.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.89x = 353,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,551.53/650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.18

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