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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.28, 973.52 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.28, 973.52 and 259.34 is: 388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.28 : 973.52 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.28/973.52 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.28x = 973.52 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.28x = 252,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,466.51/649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.84

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