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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.38, 979.01 and 267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.38, 979.01 and 267.63 is: 401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.38 : 979.01 = 267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.38/979.01 = 267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.38x = 979.01 × 267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.38x = 262,012.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,012.45/652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.63

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