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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.53, 976.42 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.53, 976.42 and 358.60 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.53 : 976.42 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.53/976.42 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.53x = 976.42 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.53x = 350,144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,144.21/651.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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