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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.91, 973.84 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.91, 973.84 and 376.13 is: 563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.91 : 973.84 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.91/973.84 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.91x = 973.84 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.91x = 366,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,290.44/649.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.60

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