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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.05, 977.40 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.05, 977.40 and 359.10 is: 538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.05 : 977.40 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.05/977.40 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.05x = 977.40 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.05x = 350,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,984.34/652.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.28

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