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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.47, 977.83 and 374.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.47, 977.83 and 374.95 is: 561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.47 : 977.83 = 374.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.47/977.83 = 374.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.47x = 977.83 × 374.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.47x = 366,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,637.56/652.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.92

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