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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 977.48 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 977.48 and 267.56 is: 401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 977.48 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/977.48 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 977.48 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 261,534.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,534.55/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.10

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