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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 975.19 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 975.19 and 260.51 is: 390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 975.19 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/975.19 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 975.19 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 254,046.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,046.75/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.48

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