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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.84, 978.78 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.84, 978.78 and 363.88 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.84 : 978.78 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.84/978.78 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.84x = 978.78 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.84x = 356,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,158.47/652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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