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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.35, 977.61 and 378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.35, 977.61 and 378.51 is: 567.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.35 : 977.61 = 378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.35/977.61 = 378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.35x = 977.61 × 378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.35x = 370,035.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,035.16/652.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.23

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