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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.94, 975.98 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.94, 975.98 and 260.66 is: 390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.94 : 975.98 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.94/975.98 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.94x = 975.98 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.94x = 254,394.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,394.72/650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.81

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