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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.32, 979.34 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.32, 979.34 and 268.28 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.32 : 979.34 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.32/979.34 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.32x = 979.34 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.32x = 262,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,737.34/653.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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