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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.46, 977.11 and 373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.46, 977.11 and 373.97 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.46 : 977.11 = 373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.46/977.11 = 373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.46x = 977.11 × 373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.46x = 365,410.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,410.69/652.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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