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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.82, 968.72 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.82, 968.72 and 261.34 is: 392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.82 : 968.72 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.82/968.72 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.82x = 968.72 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.82x = 253,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,165.28/645.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.01

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