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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.53, 976.02 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.53, 976.02 and 376.86 is: 565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.53 : 976.02 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.53/976.02 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.53x = 976.02 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.53x = 367,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,826.75/650.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.42

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