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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.16, 977.64 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.16, 977.64 and 377.84 is: 566.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.16 : 977.64 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.16/977.64 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.16x = 977.64 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.16x = 369,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,391.50/652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.41

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