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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.50, 979.16 and 378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.50, 979.16 and 378.72 is: 568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.50 : 979.16 = 378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.50/979.16 = 378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.50x = 979.16 × 378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.50x = 370,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,825.58/652.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.32

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