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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 976.72 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 976.72 and 362.80 is: 544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 976.72 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/976.72 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 976.72 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 354,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,354.02/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.22

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