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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.52, 978.35 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.52, 978.35 and 364.16 is: 545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.52 : 978.35 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.52/978.35 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.52x = 978.35 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.52x = 356,269.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,269.22/652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.99

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