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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.30, 976.23 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.30, 976.23 and 376.98 is: 565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.30 : 976.23 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.30/976.23 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.30x = 976.23 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.30x = 368,019.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,019.19/651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.05

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