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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.42, 977.73 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.42, 977.73 and 363.34 is: 544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.42 : 977.73 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.42/977.73 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.42x = 977.73 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.42x = 355,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,248.42/652.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.51

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