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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 974.52 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 974.52 and 361.56 is: 541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 974.52 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/974.52 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 974.52 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 352,347.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,347.45/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.24

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