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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.44, 978.90 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.44, 978.90 and 363.84 is: 545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.44 : 978.90 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.44/978.90 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.44x = 978.90 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.44x = 356,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,162.98/652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.89

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