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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.16, 978.72 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.16, 978.72 and 363.92 is: 546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.16 : 978.72 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.16/978.72 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.16x = 978.72 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.16x = 356,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,175.78/652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.15

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