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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.53, 975.80 and 376.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.53, 975.80 and 376.45 is: 564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.53 : 975.80 = 376.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.53/975.80 = 376.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.53x = 975.80 × 376.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.53x = 367,339.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,339.91/650.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.68

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