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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.03, 975.21 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.03, 975.21 and 260.08 is: 390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.03 : 975.21 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.03/975.21 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.03x = 975.21 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.03x = 253,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,629.20/650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.18

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