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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.67, 975.33 and 372.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.67, 975.33 and 372.67 is: 558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.67 : 975.33 = 372.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.67/975.33 = 372.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.67x = 975.33 × 372.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.67x = 363,476.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,476.23/650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.62

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