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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.35, 975.46 and 265.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.35, 975.46 and 265.57 is: 398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.35 : 975.46 = 265.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.35/975.46 = 265.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.35x = 975.46 × 265.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.35x = 259,046.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,046.71/650.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.32

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