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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 974.76 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 974.76 and 393.84 is: 589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 974.76 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/974.76 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 974.76 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 383,899.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,899.48/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.60

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