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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.76, 976.14 and 260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.76, 976.14 and 260.74 is: 391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.76 : 976.14 = 260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.76/976.14 = 260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.76x = 976.14 × 260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.76x = 254,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,518.74/650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.11

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