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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 977.44 and 262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 977.44 and 262.28 is: 393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 977.44 = 262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/977.44 = 262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 977.44 × 262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 256,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,362.96/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.17

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