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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.42, 977.88 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.42, 977.88 and 363.28 is: 544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.42 : 977.88 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.42/977.88 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.42x = 977.88 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.42x = 355,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,244.25/652.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.50

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