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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.51, 976.11 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.51, 976.11 and 377.13 is: 565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.51 : 976.11 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.51/976.11 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.51x = 976.11 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.51x = 368,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,118.48/650.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.90

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