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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 976.06 and 377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652, 976.06 and 377.24 is: 564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 976.06 = 377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/976.06 = 377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 976.06 × 377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 368,208.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,208.87/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.74

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