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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.52, 978.18 and 363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.52, 978.18 and 363.35 is: 544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.52 : 978.18 = 363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.52/978.18 = 363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.52x = 978.18 × 363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.52x = 355,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,422.79/652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.69

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