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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.72, 976.02 and 358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.72, 976.02 and 358.77 is: 537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.72 : 976.02 = 358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.72/976.02 = 358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.72x = 976.02 × 358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.72x = 350,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,166.70/651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.30

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