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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.72, 968.40 and 260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.72, 968.40 and 260.88 is: 391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.72 : 968.40 = 260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.72/968.40 = 260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.72x = 968.40 × 260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.72x = 252,636.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,636.19/645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.25

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