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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.32, 977.84 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.32, 977.84 and 267.28 is: 400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.32 : 977.84 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.32/977.84 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.32x = 977.84 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.32x = 261,357.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,357.08/652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.66

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