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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.98, 974.58 and 376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.98, 974.58 and 376.24 is: 563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.98 : 974.58 = 376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.98/974.58 = 376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.98x = 974.58 × 376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.98x = 366,675.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,675.98/650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.27

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