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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.91, 978.98 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.91, 978.98 and 262.89 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.91 : 978.98 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.91/978.98 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.91x = 978.98 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.91x = 257,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,362.74/652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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