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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.64, 979.16 and 378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.64, 979.16 and 378.68 is: 568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.64 : 979.16 = 378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.64/979.16 = 378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.64x = 979.16 × 378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.64x = 370,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,788.31/652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.14

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