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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.30, 978.97 and 392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.30, 978.97 and 392.60 is: 589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.30 : 978.97 = 392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.30/978.97 = 392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.30x = 978.97 × 392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.30x = 384,340.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,340.32/652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.21

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