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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.78, 979.17 and 262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.78, 979.17 and 262.90 is: 394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.78 : 979.17 = 262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.78/979.17 = 262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.78x = 979.17 × 262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.78x = 257,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,423.79/652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.35

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