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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.64, 977.66 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.64, 977.66 and 377.68 is: 566.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.64 : 977.66 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.64/977.66 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.64x = 977.66 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.64x = 369,242.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,242.63/651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.64

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