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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.40, 978.99 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.40, 978.99 and 344.25 is: 516.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.40 : 978.99 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.40/978.99 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.40x = 978.99 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.40x = 337,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,016.02/652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.58

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