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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.06, 977.78 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.06, 977.78 and 378.24 is: 567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.06 : 977.78 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.06/977.78 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.06x = 977.78 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.06x = 369,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,832.79/652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.17

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