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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.68, 976.36 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.68, 976.36 and 373.66 is: 560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.68 : 976.36 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.68/976.36 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.68x = 976.36 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.68x = 364,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,826.68/650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.69

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