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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.21, 973.11 and 375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.21, 973.11 and 375.89 is: 562.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.21 : 973.11 = 375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.21/973.11 = 375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.21x = 973.11 × 375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.21x = 365,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,782.32/650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.56

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