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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.69, 976.59 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.69, 976.59 and 359.25 is: 538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.69 : 976.59 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.69/976.59 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.69x = 976.59 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.69x = 350,839.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,839.96/651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.35

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