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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.01, 978.41 and 344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.01, 978.41 and 344.07 is: 516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.01 : 978.41 = 344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.01/978.41 = 344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.01x = 978.41 × 344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.01x = 336,641.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,641.53/652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.31

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