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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.70, 975.09 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.70, 975.09 and 363.34 is: 543.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.70 : 975.09 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.70/975.09 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.70x = 975.09 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.70x = 354,289.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,289.20/651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.64

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