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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 978.32 and 378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 978.32 and 378.34 is: 567.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 978.32 = 378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/978.32 = 378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 978.32 × 378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 370,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,137.59/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.21

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