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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.34, 967.92 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.34, 967.92 and 260.50 is: 390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.34 : 967.92 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.34/967.92 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.34x = 967.92 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.34x = 252,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,143.16/645.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.71

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