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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.63, 975.58 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.63, 975.58 and 255.22 is: 382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.63 : 975.58 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.63/975.58 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.63x = 975.58 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.63x = 248,984.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,984.45/650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.68

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