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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.50, 978.44 and 378.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.50, 978.44 and 378.67 is: 567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.50 : 978.44 = 378.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.50/978.44 = 378.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.50x = 978.44 × 378.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.50x = 370,505.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,505.87/652.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.83

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