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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.58, 974.40 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.58, 974.40 and 264.92 is: 397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.58 : 974.40 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.58/974.40 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.58x = 974.40 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.58x = 258,138.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,138.05/649.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.39

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