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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.01, 978.41 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.01, 978.41 and 344.08 is: 516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.01 : 978.41 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.01/978.41 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.01x = 978.41 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.01x = 336,651.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,651.31/652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.33

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