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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.03, 976.68 and 377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.03, 976.68 and 377.39 is: 566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.03 : 976.68 = 377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.03/976.68 = 377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.03x = 976.68 × 377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.03x = 368,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,584.38/651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.16

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