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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.45, 977.41 and 363.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.45, 977.41 and 363.01 is: 543.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.45 : 977.41 = 363.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.45/977.41 = 363.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.45x = 977.41 × 363.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.45x = 354,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,802.90/652.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.81

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