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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 978.21 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 978.21 and 363.39 is: 544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 978.21 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/978.21 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 978.21 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 355,471.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,471.73/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.73

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