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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.95, 972.90 and 376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.95, 972.90 and 376.17 is: 563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.95 : 972.90 = 376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.95/972.90 = 376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.95x = 972.90 × 376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.95x = 365,975.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,975.79/649.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.08

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