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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.00, 976.14 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.00, 976.14 and 260.80 is: 391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.00 : 976.14 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.00/976.14 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.00x = 976.14 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.00x = 254,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,577.96/651.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.06

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