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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.40, 974.90 and 375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.40, 974.90 and 375.92 is: 563.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.40 : 974.90 = 375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.40/974.90 = 375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.40x = 974.90 × 375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.40x = 366,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,477.65/650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.47

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