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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 978.32 and 327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 978.32 and 327.40 is: 491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 978.32 = 327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/978.32 = 327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 978.32 × 327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 320,301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,301.97/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.23

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