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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.60, 978.09 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.60, 978.09 and 392.24 is: 588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.60 : 978.09 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.60/978.09 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.60x = 978.09 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.60x = 383,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,641.13/651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.77

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