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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.78, 977.58 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.78, 977.58 and 378 is: 566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.78 : 977.58 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.78/977.58 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.78x = 977.58 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.78x = 369,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,525.24/651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.95

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