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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.44, 977.02 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.44, 977.02 and 377.93 is: 566.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.44 : 977.02 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.44/977.02 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.44x = 977.02 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.44x = 369,245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,245.17/651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.81

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