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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 978.08 and 261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652, 978.08 and 261.98 is: 393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 978.08 = 261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/978.08 = 261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 978.08 × 261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 256,237.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,237.40/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.00

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