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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.63, 977.72 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.63, 977.72 and 363 is: 544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.63 : 977.72 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.63/977.72 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.63x = 977.72 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.63x = 354,910.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,910.55/651.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.65

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