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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 976.38 and 260.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 976.38 and 260.95 is: 391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 976.38 = 260.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/976.38 = 260.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 976.38 × 260.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 254,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,786.36/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.50

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