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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 975.12 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 975.12 and 265.44 is: 397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 975.12 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/975.12 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 975.12 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 258,835.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,835.85/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.82

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