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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.19, 977.09 and 377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.19, 977.09 and 377.51 is: 566.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.19 : 977.09 = 377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.19/977.09 = 377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.19x = 977.09 × 377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.19x = 368,861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,861.25/651.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.44

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