Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 978 and 267.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 651.84, 978 and 267.12 is: 400.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651.84 : 978 = 267.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651.84/978 = 267.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651.84x = 978 × 267.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651.84x = 261,243.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,243.36/651.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400.78
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