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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.69, 977.75 and 359.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.69, 977.75 and 359.09 is: 538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.69 : 977.75 = 359.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.69/977.75 = 359.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.69x = 977.75 × 359.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.69x = 351,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,093.56/651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.74

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