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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 978.24 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 978.24 and 262.14 is: 393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 978.24 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/978.24 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 978.24 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 256,435.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,435.83/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.33

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