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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.16, 976.68 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.16, 976.68 and 377.04 is: 565.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.16 : 976.68 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.16/976.68 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.16x = 976.68 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.16x = 368,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,247.43/651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.53

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