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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 976.03 and 358.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 976.03 and 358.61 is: 537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 976.03 = 358.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/976.03 = 358.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 976.03 × 358.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 350,018.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,018.64/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.68

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