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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 974.16 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 974.16 and 376.56 is: 564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 974.16 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/974.16 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 974.16 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 366,829.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,829.69/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.21

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