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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.24, 968 and 260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.24, 968 and 260.52 is: 390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.24 : 968 = 260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.24/968 = 260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.24x = 968 × 260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.24x = 252,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,183.36/645.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.84

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