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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 978 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652, 978 and 267.52 is: 401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 978 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/978 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 978 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 261,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,634.56/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.28

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