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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.15, 972.79 and 376.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.15, 972.79 and 376.37 is: 563.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.15 : 972.79 = 376.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.15/972.79 = 376.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.15x = 972.79 × 376.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.15x = 366,123.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,123.17/650.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.14

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