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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 978.53 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 978.53 and 363.39 is: 545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 978.53 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/978.53 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 978.53 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 355,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,586.20/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.29

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