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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.30, 974.77 and 260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.30, 974.77 and 260.18 is: 390.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.30 : 974.77 = 260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.30/974.77 = 260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.30x = 974.77 × 260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.30x = 253,613.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,613.79/650.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.00

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