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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.46, 977.83 and 360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.46, 977.83 and 360.03 is: 539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.46 : 977.83 = 360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.46/977.83 = 360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.46x = 977.83 × 360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.46x = 352,047.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,047.23/652.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.57

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