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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.88, 977.88 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.88, 977.88 and 395.84 is: 592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.88 : 977.88 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.88/977.88 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.88x = 977.88 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.88x = 387,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,084.02/652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.89

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