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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 976.32 and 358.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 976.32 and 358.81 is: 537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 976.32 = 358.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/976.32 = 358.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 976.32 × 358.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 350,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,310.94/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.65

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