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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.69, 978.19 and 378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.69, 978.19 and 378.64 is: 567.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.69 : 978.19 = 378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.69/978.19 = 378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.69x = 978.19 × 378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.69x = 370,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,381.86/652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.47

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