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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.74, 979.48 and 262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.74, 979.48 and 262.77 is: 394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.74 : 979.48 = 262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.74/979.48 = 262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.74x = 979.48 × 262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.74x = 257,377.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,377.96/652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.30

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