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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.61, 978.39 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.61, 978.39 and 262.44 is: 393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.61 : 978.39 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.61/978.39 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.61x = 978.39 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.61x = 256,768.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,768.67/652.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.45

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