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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 975.18 and 362.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 975.18 and 362.03 is: 542.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 975.18 = 362.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/975.18 = 362.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 975.18 × 362.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 353,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,044.42/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.14

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