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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.29, 977.76 and 377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.29, 977.76 and 377.91 is: 566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.29 : 977.76 = 377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.29/977.76 = 377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.29x = 977.76 × 377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.29x = 369,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,505.28/652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.47

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