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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.67, 979.04 and 262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.67, 979.04 and 262.70 is: 394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.67 : 979.04 = 262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.67/979.04 = 262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.67x = 979.04 × 262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.67x = 257,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,187.60/652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.06

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