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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.87, 974.03 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.87, 974.03 and 375.39 is: 562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.87 : 974.03 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.87/974.03 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.87x = 974.03 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.87x = 365,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,641.12/649.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.64

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