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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.14, 977.22 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.14, 977.22 and 378.36 is: 566.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.14 : 977.22 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.14/977.22 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.14x = 977.22 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.14x = 369,740.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,740.96/652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.97

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