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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.02, 977.10 and 379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.02, 977.10 and 379.24 is: 567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.02 : 977.10 = 379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.02/977.10 = 379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.02x = 977.10 × 379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.02x = 370,555.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,555.40/653.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.45

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