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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 977.40 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 977.40 and 362.64 is: 544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 977.40 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/977.40 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 977.40 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 354,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,444.34/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.16

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