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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.15, 978.22 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.15, 978.22 and 267.13 is: 400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.15 : 978.22 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.15/978.22 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.15x = 978.22 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.15x = 261,307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,307.02/652.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.69

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