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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.31, 976.21 and 377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.31, 976.21 and 377.29 is: 565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.31 : 976.21 = 377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.31/976.21 = 377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.31x = 976.21 × 377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.31x = 368,314.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,314.27/651.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.50

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