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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.39, 977.09 and 362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.39, 977.09 and 362.63 is: 543.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.39 : 977.09 = 362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.39/977.09 = 362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.39x = 977.09 × 362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.39x = 354,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,315.45/651.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.94

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