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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 976.70 and 362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 976.70 and 362.38 is: 543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 976.70 = 362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/976.70 = 362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 976.70 × 362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 353,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,936.55/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.23

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