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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.04, 976.56 and 261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.04, 976.56 and 261.04 is: 391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.04 : 976.56 = 261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.04/976.56 = 261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.04x = 976.56 × 261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.04x = 254,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,921.22/651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.56

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