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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.02, 974.49 and 265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.02, 974.49 and 265.54 is: 398.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.02 : 974.49 = 265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.02/974.49 = 265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.02x = 974.49 × 265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.02x = 258,766.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,766.07/650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.09

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