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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.59, 978.98 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.59, 978.98 and 267.75 is: 401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.59 : 978.98 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.59/978.98 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.59x = 978.98 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.59x = 262,120.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,120.56/652.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.66

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