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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.36, 978.90 and 344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.36, 978.90 and 344.26 is: 516.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.36 : 978.90 = 344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.36/978.90 = 344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.36x = 978.90 × 344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.36x = 336,996.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,996.11/652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.58

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