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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.26, 978.48 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.26, 978.48 and 262.20 is: 393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.26 : 978.48 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.26/978.48 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.26x = 978.48 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.26x = 256,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,557.46/652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.34

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