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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 975.90 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 975.90 and 394.12 is: 590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 975.90 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/975.90 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 975.90 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 384,621.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,621.71/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.60

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