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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.34, 978.09 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.34, 978.09 and 363.98 is: 545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.34 : 978.09 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.34/978.09 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.34x = 978.09 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.34x = 356,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,000.31/652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.73

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