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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 968.76 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 968.76 and 261 is: 391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 968.76 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/968.76 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 968.76 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 252,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,846.36/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.35

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