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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 975.87 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 975.87 and 359.07 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 975.87 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/975.87 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 975.87 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 350,405.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,405.64/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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