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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.26, 975.40 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.26, 975.40 and 265.50 is: 398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.26 : 975.40 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.26/975.40 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.26x = 975.40 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.26x = 258,968.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,968.70/650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.25

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