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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.16, 977.16 and 378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.16, 977.16 and 378.56 is: 567.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.16 : 977.16 = 378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.16/977.16 = 378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.16x = 977.16 × 378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.16x = 369,913.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,913.69/652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.21

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