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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.71, 976.51 and 376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.71, 976.51 and 376.42 is: 564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.71 : 976.51 = 376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.71/976.51 = 376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.71x = 976.51 × 376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.71x = 367,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,573.01/650.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.88

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