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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.59, 975.97 and 377.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.59, 975.97 and 377.00 is: 564.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.59 : 975.97 = 377.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.59/975.97 = 377.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.59x = 975.97 × 377.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.59x = 367,946.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,946.49/651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.69

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