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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.26, 978.43 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.26, 978.43 and 267.54 is: 401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.26 : 978.43 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.26/978.43 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.26x = 978.43 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.26x = 261,769.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,769.16/652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.33

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