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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 978.90 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 978.90 and 364.44 is: 546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 978.90 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/978.90 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 978.90 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 356,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,750.32/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.39

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