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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 978.21 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 978.21 and 344.79 is: 516.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 978.21 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/978.21 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 978.21 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 337,277.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,277.03/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.54

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