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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.78, 978.73 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.78, 978.73 and 344.30 is: 516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.78 : 978.73 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.78/978.73 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.78x = 978.73 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.78x = 336,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,978.33/652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.22

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