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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.10, 975.15 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.10, 975.15 and 265.35 is: 398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.10 : 975.15 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.10/975.15 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.10x = 975.15 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.10x = 258,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,756.05/650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.03

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