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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.19, 977.97 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.19, 977.97 and 378.36 is: 567.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.19 : 977.97 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.19/977.97 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.19x = 977.97 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.19x = 370,024.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,024.73/652.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.36

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