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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.98, 976.08 and 255.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.98, 976.08 and 255.19 is: 382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.98 : 976.08 = 255.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.98/976.08 = 255.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.98x = 976.08 × 255.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.98x = 249,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,085.86/650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.63

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