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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.14, 978.22 and 362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.14, 978.22 and 362.70 is: 544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.14 : 978.22 = 362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.14/978.22 = 362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.14x = 978.22 × 362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.14x = 354,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,800.39/652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.06

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