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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 977.13 and 378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 977.13 and 378.18 is: 567.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 977.13 = 378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/977.13 = 378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 977.13 × 378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 369,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,531.02/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.15

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