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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.32, 976.38 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.32, 976.38 and 355.44 is: 532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.32 : 976.38 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.32/976.38 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.32x = 976.38 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.32x = 347,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,044.51/652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.02

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