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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.20, 978.06 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.20, 978.06 and 267.18 is: 400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.20 : 978.06 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.20/978.06 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.20x = 978.06 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.20x = 261,318.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,318.07/652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.67

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