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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.35, 973.11 and 375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.35, 973.11 and 375.51 is: 562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.35 : 973.11 = 375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.35/973.11 = 375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.35x = 973.11 × 375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.35x = 365,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,412.54/649.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.74

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