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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.16, 978.36 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.16, 978.36 and 267.68 is: 401.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.16 : 978.36 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.16/978.36 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.16x = 978.36 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.16x = 261,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,887.40/652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.57

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