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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.82, 978.95 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.82, 978.95 and 277.41 is: 416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.82 : 978.95 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.82/978.95 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.82x = 978.95 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.82x = 271,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,571.21/652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.00

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