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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.76, 972.72 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.76, 972.72 and 375.36 is: 561.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.76 : 972.72 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.76/972.72 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.76x = 972.72 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.76x = 365,120.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,120.18/649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.93

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