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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.49, 977.48 and 363.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.49, 977.48 and 363.05 is: 543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.49 : 977.48 = 363.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.49/977.48 = 363.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.49x = 977.48 × 363.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.49x = 354,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,874.74/652.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.88

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