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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.38, 977.99 and 392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.38, 977.99 and 392.03 is: 587.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.38 : 977.99 = 392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.38/977.99 = 392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.38x = 977.99 × 392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.38x = 383,394.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,394.57/652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.69

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