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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 975.84 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 975.84 and 362.56 is: 543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 975.84 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/975.84 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 975.84 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 353,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,800.55/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.54

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