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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.29, 978.41 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.29, 978.41 and 257.01 is: 385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.29 : 978.41 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.29/978.41 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.29x = 978.41 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.29x = 251,458.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,458.13/652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.50

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