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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.53, 976.35 and 260.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.53, 976.35 and 260.81 is: 391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.53 : 976.35 = 260.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.53/976.35 = 260.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.53x = 976.35 × 260.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.53x = 254,641.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,641.84/650.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.44

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