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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.14, 978.22 and 344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.14, 978.22 and 344.60 is: 516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.14 : 978.22 = 344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.14/978.22 = 344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.14x = 978.22 × 344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.14x = 337,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,094.61/652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.91

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