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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.77, 978.40 and 360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.77, 978.40 and 360.45 is: 540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.77 : 978.40 = 360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.77/978.40 = 360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.77x = 978.40 × 360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.77x = 352,664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,664.28/652.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.26

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