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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.98, 973.08 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.98, 973.08 and 375.24 is: 561.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.98 : 973.08 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.98/973.08 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.98x = 973.08 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.98x = 365,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,138.54/649.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.77

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