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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 978.23 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 978.23 and 262.20 is: 393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 978.23 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/978.23 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 978.23 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 256,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,490.60/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.38

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