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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.14, 978.60 and 262.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.14, 978.60 and 262.09 is: 393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.14 : 978.60 = 262.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.14/978.60 = 262.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.14x = 978.60 × 262.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.14x = 256,478.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,478.83/652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.29

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