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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.78, 979.12 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.78, 979.12 and 268.02 is: 402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.78 : 979.12 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.78/979.12 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.78x = 979.12 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.78x = 262,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,423.74/652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.01

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