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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.27, 974.89 and 375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.27, 974.89 and 375.87 is: 563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.27 : 974.89 = 375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.27/974.89 = 375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.27x = 974.89 × 375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.27x = 366,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,431.90/650.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.51

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