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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.87, 976.08 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.87, 976.08 and 376.56 is: 563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.87 : 976.08 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.87/976.08 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.87x = 976.08 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.87x = 367,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,552.68/651.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.84

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