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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.88, 967.36 and 260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.88, 967.36 and 260.13 is: 390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.88 : 967.36 = 260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.88/967.36 = 260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.88x = 967.36 × 260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.88x = 251,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,639.36/644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.21

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