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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 976.38 and 362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 976.38 and 362.28 is: 543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 976.38 = 362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/976.38 = 362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 976.38 × 362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 353,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,722.95/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.00

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