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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.77, 974.66 and 265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.77, 974.66 and 265.29 is: 397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.77 : 974.66 = 265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.77/974.66 = 265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.77x = 974.66 × 265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.77x = 258,566.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,566.22/649.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.94

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