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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.28, 975.50 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.28, 975.50 and 265.48 is: 398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.28 : 975.50 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.28/975.50 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.28x = 975.50 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.28x = 258,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,975.74/650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.25

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