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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.06, 973.38 and 259.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.06, 973.38 and 259.17 is: 388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.06 : 973.38 = 259.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.06/973.38 = 259.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.06x = 973.38 × 259.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.06x = 252,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,270.89/649.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.67

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