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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.51, 977.61 and 378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.51, 977.61 and 378.14 is: 567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.51 : 977.61 = 378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.51/977.61 = 378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.51x = 977.61 × 378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.51x = 369,668.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,668.56/651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.40

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