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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.26, 976.79 and 387.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.26, 976.79 and 387.88 is: 581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.26 : 976.79 = 387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.26/976.79 = 387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.26x = 976.79 × 387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.26x = 378,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,875.83/651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.76

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