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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 980.19 and 378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 980.19 and 378.41 is: 568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 980.19 = 378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/980.19 = 378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 980.19 × 378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 370,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,913.70/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.68

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