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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.47, 976.32 and 359.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.47, 976.32 and 359.05 is: 538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.47 : 976.32 = 359.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.47/976.32 = 359.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.47x = 976.32 × 359.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.47x = 350,542.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,542.81/651.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.08

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