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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.66, 975.98 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.66, 975.98 and 260.54 is: 390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.66 : 975.98 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.66/975.98 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.66x = 975.98 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.66x = 254,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,282.97/650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.81

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