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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.40, 978.84 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.40, 978.84 and 267.56 is: 401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.40 : 978.84 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.40/978.84 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.40x = 978.84 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.40x = 261,898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,898.43/652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.44

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