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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.60, 976.24 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.60, 976.24 and 266.12 is: 399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.60 : 976.24 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.60/976.24 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.60x = 976.24 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.60x = 259,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,796.99/650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.32

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