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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.87, 977.58 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.87, 977.58 and 377.56 is: 565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.87 : 977.58 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.87/977.58 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.87x = 977.58 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.87x = 369,095.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,095.10/652.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.34

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