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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 975.19 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 975.19 and 265.38 is: 398.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 975.19 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/975.19 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 975.19 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 258,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,795.92/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.07

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