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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.13, 968.10 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.13, 968.10 and 260.38 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.13 : 968.10 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.13/968.10 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.13x = 968.10 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.13x = 252,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,073.88/645.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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