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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.89, 975.24 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.89, 975.24 and 376.25 is: 564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.89 : 975.24 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.89/975.24 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.89x = 975.24 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.89x = 366,929.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,929.17/649.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.60

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