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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 974.88 and 375.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 974.88 and 375.98 is: 563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 974.88 = 375.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/974.88 = 375.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 974.88 × 375.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 366,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,530.51/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.60

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