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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.00, 975.06 and 259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.00, 975.06 and 259.98 is: 390.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.00 : 975.06 = 259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.00/975.06 = 259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.00x = 975.06 × 259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.00x = 253,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,496.10/650.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.00

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