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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.89, 978.93 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.89, 978.93 and 262.89 is: 394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.89 : 978.93 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.89/978.93 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.89x = 978.93 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.89x = 257,350.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,350.91/652.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.17

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