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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.64, 978.12 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.64, 978.12 and 268.16 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.64 : 978.12 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.64/978.12 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.64x = 978.12 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.64x = 262,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,292.66/652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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