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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.26, 968.25 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.26, 968.25 and 260.54 is: 390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.26 : 968.25 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.26/968.25 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.26x = 968.25 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.26x = 252,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,267.86/645.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.96

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