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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.73, 978.63 and 378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.73, 978.63 and 378.02 is: 567.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.73 : 978.63 = 378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.73/978.63 = 378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.73x = 978.63 × 378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.73x = 369,941.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,941.71/651.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.63

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