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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.17, 975.19 and 358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.17, 975.19 and 358.23 is: 536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.17 : 975.19 = 358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.17/975.19 = 358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.17x = 975.19 × 358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.17x = 349,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,342.31/651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.48

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