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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.41, 979.16 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.41, 979.16 and 267.93 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.41 : 979.16 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.41/979.16 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.41x = 979.16 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.41x = 262,345.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,345.00/652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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