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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.13, 975.78 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.13, 975.78 and 377.15 is: 565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.13 : 975.78 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.13/975.78 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.13x = 975.78 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.13x = 368,010.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,010.55/651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.19

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