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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 976.16 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 976.16 and 376.68 is: 565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 976.16 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/976.16 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 976.16 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 367,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,699.95/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.14

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