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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 978.12 and 378.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 978.12 and 378.03 is: 567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 978.12 = 378.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/978.12 = 378.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 978.12 × 378.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 369,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,756.81/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.02

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