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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.90, 976.04 and 358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.90, 976.04 and 358.30 is: 537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.90 : 976.04 = 358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.90/976.04 = 358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.90x = 976.04 × 358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.90x = 349,715.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,715.13/650.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.28

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