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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.10, 979.52 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.10, 979.52 and 268.26 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.10 : 979.52 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.10/979.52 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.10x = 979.52 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.10x = 262,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,766.04/653.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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