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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 978.36 and 262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 978.36 and 262.41 is: 393.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 978.36 = 262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/978.36 = 262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 978.36 × 262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 256,731.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,731.45/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.62

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