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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 978.04 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 978.04 and 392.38 is: 588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 978.04 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/978.04 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 978.04 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 383,763.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,763.34/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.74

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