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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.28, 978.70 and 378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.28, 978.70 and 378.50 is: 567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.28 : 978.70 = 378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.28/978.70 = 378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.28x = 978.70 × 378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.28x = 370,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,437.95/652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.91

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