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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.26, 978.78 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.26, 978.78 and 344.28 is: 516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.26 : 978.78 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.26/978.78 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.26x = 978.78 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.26x = 336,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,974.38/652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.63

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