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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.38, 978.75 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.38, 978.75 and 364.02 is: 546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.38 : 978.75 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.38/978.75 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.38x = 978.75 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.38x = 356,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,284.58/652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.13

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