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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 978.53 and 378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 978.53 and 378.74 is: 567.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 978.53 = 378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/978.53 = 378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 978.53 × 378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 370,603.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,603.56/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.92

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