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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.52, 978.84 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.52, 978.84 and 378.60 is: 567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.52 : 978.84 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.52/978.84 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.52x = 978.84 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.52x = 370,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,588.82/652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.93

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