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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.93, 978.08 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.93, 978.08 and 363.76 is: 544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.93 : 978.08 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.93/978.08 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.93x = 978.08 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.93x = 355,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,782.12/652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.90

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