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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.38, 976.04 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.38, 976.04 and 358.62 is: 537.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.38 : 976.04 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.38/976.04 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.38x = 976.04 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.38x = 350,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,025.67/651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.36

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