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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.73, 978.67 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.73, 978.67 and 336.33 is: 504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.73 : 978.67 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.73/978.67 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.73x = 978.67 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.73x = 329,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,150.73/652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.26

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