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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.60, 975.72 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.60, 975.72 and 391.32 is: 585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.60 : 975.72 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.60/975.72 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.60x = 975.72 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.60x = 381,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,818.75/651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.97

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