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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.15, 978.61 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.15, 978.61 and 262.34 is: 393.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.15 : 978.61 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.15/978.61 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.15x = 978.61 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.15x = 256,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,723.00/652.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.66

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