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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 977.28 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 977.28 and 362.88 is: 544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 977.28 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/977.28 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 977.28 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 354,635.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,635.37/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.05

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