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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.37, 978.73 and 344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.37, 978.73 and 344.14 is: 516.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.37 : 978.73 = 344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.37/978.73 = 344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.37x = 978.73 × 344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.37x = 336,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,820.14/652.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.30

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