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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 976.32 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 976.32 and 377.46 is: 566.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 976.32 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/976.32 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 976.32 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 368,521.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,521.75/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.03

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