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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.38, 977.47 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.38, 977.47 and 377.60 is: 566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.38 : 977.47 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.38/977.47 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.38x = 977.47 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.38x = 369,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,086.84/651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.63

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