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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.66, 976.29 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.66, 976.29 and 377.26 is: 565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.66 : 976.29 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.66/976.29 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.66x = 976.29 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.66x = 368,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,312.90/651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.19

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