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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.52, 979.92 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.52, 979.92 and 268.68 is: 402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.52 : 979.92 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.52/979.92 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.52x = 979.92 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.52x = 263,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,284.91/653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.87

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