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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.10, 973.58 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.10, 973.58 and 259.16 is: 388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.10 : 973.58 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.10/973.58 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.10x = 973.58 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.10x = 252,308.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,308.77/649.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.70

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