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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.04, 973.96 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.04, 973.96 and 393 is: 588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.04 : 973.96 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.04/973.96 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.04x = 973.96 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.04x = 382,766.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,766.28/650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.83

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