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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.07, 977.67 and 261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.07, 977.67 and 261.78 is: 392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.07 : 977.67 = 261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.07/977.67 = 261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.07x = 977.67 × 261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.07x = 255,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,934.45/652.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.50

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