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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.06, 975.09 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.06, 975.09 and 260.24 is: 390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.06 : 975.09 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.06/975.09 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.06x = 975.09 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.06x = 253,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,757.18/650.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.36

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