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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.28, 978.40 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.28, 978.40 and 267.24 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.28 : 978.40 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.28/978.40 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.28x = 978.40 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.28x = 261,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,467.62/652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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