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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.09, 978.23 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.09, 978.23 and 267.25 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.09 : 978.23 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.09/978.23 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.09x = 978.23 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.09x = 261,430.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,430.63/652.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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