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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.74, 976.35 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.74, 976.35 and 362.30 is: 542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.74 : 976.35 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.74/976.35 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.74x = 976.35 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.74x = 353,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,732.55/651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.75

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