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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.28, 974.78 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.28, 974.78 and 260.16 is: 389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.28 : 974.78 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.28/974.78 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.28x = 974.78 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.28x = 253,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,598.76/650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.98

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