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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.62, 975.93 and 377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.62, 975.93 and 377.03 is: 564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.62 : 975.93 = 377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.62/975.93 = 377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.62x = 975.93 × 377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.62x = 367,954.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,954.89/651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.68

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