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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.30, 978.45 and 267.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.30, 978.45 and 267.55 is: 401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.30 : 978.45 = 267.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.30/978.45 = 267.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.30x = 978.45 × 267.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.30x = 261,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,784.30/652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.33

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