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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.69, 975.39 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.69, 975.39 and 260.56 is: 390.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.69 : 975.39 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.69/975.39 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.69x = 975.39 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.69x = 254,147.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,147.62/650.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.58

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