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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 978.78 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 978.78 and 344.76 is: 516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 978.78 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/978.78 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 978.78 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 337,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,444.19/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.82

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