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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.64, 977.48 and 362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.64, 977.48 and 362.92 is: 544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.64 : 977.48 = 362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.64/977.48 = 362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.64x = 977.48 × 362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.64x = 354,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,747.04/651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.39

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