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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.04, 975.18 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.04, 975.18 and 265.26 is: 397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.04 : 975.18 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.04/975.18 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.04x = 975.18 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.04x = 258,676.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,676.25/650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.94

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