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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.74, 978.11 and 392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.74, 978.11 and 392.03 is: 588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.74 : 978.11 = 392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.74/978.11 = 392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.74x = 978.11 × 392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.74x = 383,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,441.61/651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.34

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