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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.00, 977.32 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.00, 977.32 and 287.04 is: 430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.00 : 977.32 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.00/977.32 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.00x = 977.32 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.00x = 280,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,532.34/652.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.26

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