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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.17, 978.26 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.17, 978.26 and 267.42 is: 401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.17 : 978.26 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.17/978.26 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.17x = 978.26 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.17x = 261,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,606.96/652.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.13

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