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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.34, 978.21 and 378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.34, 978.21 and 378.51 is: 567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.34 : 978.21 = 378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.34/978.21 = 378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.34x = 978.21 × 378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.34x = 370,262.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,262.27/652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.59

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