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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 976.62 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 976.62 and 362.84 is: 543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 976.62 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/976.62 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 976.62 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 354,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,356.80/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.46

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