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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.37, 978.95 and 359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.37, 978.95 and 359.74 is: 539.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.37 : 978.95 = 359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.37/978.95 = 359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.37x = 978.95 × 359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.37x = 352,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,166.32/652.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.83

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