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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.36, 974.60 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.36, 974.60 and 376.52 is: 564.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.36 : 974.60 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.36/974.60 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.36x = 974.60 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.36x = 366,956.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,956.39/650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.24

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