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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.24, 975.78 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.24, 975.78 and 265.52 is: 398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.24 : 975.78 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.24/975.78 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.24x = 975.78 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.24x = 259,089.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,089.11/650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.45

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