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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.74, 979.38 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.74, 979.38 and 268.26 is: 402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.74 : 979.38 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.74/979.38 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.74x = 979.38 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.74x = 262,728.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,728.48/652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.50

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