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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.16, 978.16 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.16, 978.16 and 327.76 is: 491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.16 : 978.16 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.16/978.16 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.16x = 978.16 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.16x = 320,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,601.72/652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.60

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