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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 976.90 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 976.90 and 376.40 is: 564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 976.90 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/976.90 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 976.90 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 367,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,705.16/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.35

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