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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.89, 975.17 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.89, 975.17 and 260.08 is: 390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.89 : 975.17 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.89/975.17 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.89x = 975.17 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.89x = 253,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,620.43/649.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.25

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