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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.41, 973.35 and 374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.41, 973.35 and 374.93 is: 561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.41 : 973.35 = 374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.41/973.35 = 374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.41x = 973.35 × 374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.41x = 364,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,931.84/649.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.94

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