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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.98, 976.83 and 261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.98, 976.83 and 261.01 is: 391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.98 : 976.83 = 261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.98/976.83 = 261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.98x = 976.83 × 261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.98x = 254,957.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,957.51/650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.65

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