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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.27, 974.01 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.27, 974.01 and 259.27 is: 388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.27 : 974.01 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.27/974.01 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.27x = 974.01 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.27x = 252,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,534.66/649.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.95

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