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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.34, 976.14 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.34, 976.14 and 358.40 is: 537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.34 : 976.14 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.34/976.14 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.34x = 976.14 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.34x = 349,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,848.58/651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.12

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