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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 977.54 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 977.54 and 377.87 is: 567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 977.54 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/977.54 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 977.54 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 369,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,383.04/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.20

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