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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 975.96 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 975.96 and 265.84 is: 398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 975.96 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/975.96 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 975.96 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 259,449.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,449.21/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.66

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