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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.69, 978.39 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.69, 978.39 and 262.56 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.69 : 978.39 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.69/978.39 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.69x = 978.39 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.69x = 256,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,886.08/652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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