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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 979.19 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 979.19 and 360.18 is: 540.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 979.19 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/979.19 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 979.19 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 352,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,684.20/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.47

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