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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.50, 976.10 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.50, 976.10 and 377.13 is: 565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.50 : 976.10 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.50/976.10 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.50x = 976.10 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.50x = 368,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,116.59/650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.90

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