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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.19, 978.22 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.19, 978.22 and 262.40 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.19 : 978.22 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.19/978.22 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.19x = 978.22 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.19x = 256,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,685.87/652.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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