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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.52, 968.28 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.52, 968.28 and 260.50 is: 390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.52 : 968.28 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.52/968.28 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.52x = 968.28 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.52x = 252,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,236.94/645.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.75

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