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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.86, 976.23 and 376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.86, 976.23 and 376.09 is: 564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.86 : 976.23 = 376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.86/976.23 = 376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.86x = 976.23 × 376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.86x = 367,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,150.34/650.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.10

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