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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.94, 976.54 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.94, 976.54 and 266.19 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.94 : 976.54 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.94/976.54 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.94x = 976.54 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.94x = 259,943.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,943.07/650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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