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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.68, 976.41 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.68, 976.41 and 376.90 is: 565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.68 : 976.41 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.68/976.41 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.68x = 976.41 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.68x = 368,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,008.93/650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.58

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