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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 975.23 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 975.23 and 260.19 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 975.23 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/975.23 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 975.23 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 253,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,745.09/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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