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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.35, 978.45 and 262.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.35, 978.45 and 262.33 is: 393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.35 : 978.45 = 262.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.35/978.45 = 262.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.35x = 978.45 × 262.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.35x = 256,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,678.86/652.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.47

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