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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.81, 977.41 and 377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.81, 977.41 and 377.99 is: 566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.81 : 977.41 = 377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.81/977.41 = 377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.81x = 977.41 × 377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.81x = 369,446.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,446.32/651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.80

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