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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.52, 978.78 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.52, 978.78 and 328.16 is: 492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.52 : 978.78 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.52/978.78 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.52x = 978.78 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.52x = 321,196.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,196.44/652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.24

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