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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.90, 973.91 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.90, 973.91 and 377.12 is: 564.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.90 : 973.91 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.90/973.91 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.90x = 973.91 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.90x = 367,277.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,277.01/650.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.26

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