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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.79, 976.82 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.79, 976.82 and 358.85 is: 537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.79 : 976.82 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.79/976.82 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.79x = 976.82 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.79x = 350,531.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,531.86/651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.80

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