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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.03, 974.57 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.03, 974.57 and 337.77 is: 506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.03 : 974.57 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.03/974.57 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.03x = 974.57 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.03x = 329,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,178.82/650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.41

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