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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.68, 976.70 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.68, 976.70 and 377.31 is: 566.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.68 : 976.70 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.68/976.70 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.68x = 976.70 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.68x = 368,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,518.68/650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.36

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