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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.49, 973.05 and 375.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.49, 973.05 and 375.00 is: 561.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.49 : 973.05 = 375.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.49/973.05 = 375.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.49x = 973.05 × 375.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.49x = 364,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,888.69/649.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.81

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