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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.20, 975.09 and 376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.20, 975.09 and 376.42 is: 564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.20 : 975.09 = 376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.20/975.09 = 376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.20x = 975.09 × 376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.20x = 367,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,043.38/650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.51

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