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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.44, 977.16 and 362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.44, 977.16 and 362.24 is: 543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.44 : 977.16 = 362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.44/977.16 = 362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.44x = 977.16 × 362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.44x = 353,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,966.44/651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.36

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