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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.58, 975.08 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.58, 975.08 and 376.10 is: 563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.58 : 975.08 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.58/975.08 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.58x = 975.08 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.58x = 366,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,727.59/650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.69

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