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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 978.18 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 978.18 and 363.48 is: 545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 978.18 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/978.18 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 978.18 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 355,548.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,548.87/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.45

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