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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.40, 978.12 and 362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.40, 978.12 and 362.48 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.40 : 978.12 = 362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.40/978.12 = 362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.40x = 978.12 × 362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.40x = 354,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,548.94/652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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