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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.95, 976.66 and 362.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.95, 976.66 and 362.51 is: 543.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.95 : 976.66 = 362.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.95/976.66 = 362.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.95x = 976.66 × 362.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.95x = 354,042.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,042.32/651.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.06

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