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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 978 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652, 978 and 267.36 is: 401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 978 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/978 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 978 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 261,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,478.08/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.04

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