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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.25, 976.67 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.25, 976.67 and 358.64 is: 537.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.25 : 976.67 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.25/976.67 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.25x = 976.67 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.25x = 350,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,272.93/651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.85

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