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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 976.74 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 976.74 and 377.65 is: 565.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 976.74 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/976.74 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 976.74 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 368,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,865.86/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.54

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