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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.52, 973.72 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.52, 973.72 and 264.52 is: 396.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.52 : 973.72 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.52/973.72 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.52x = 973.72 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.52x = 257,568.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,568.41/649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.55

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