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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.03, 975.90 and 260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.03, 975.90 and 260.92 is: 391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.03 : 975.90 = 260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.03/975.90 = 260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.03x = 975.90 × 260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.03x = 254,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,631.83/651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.12

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