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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.07, 975.93 and 260.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.07, 975.93 and 260.98 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.07 : 975.93 = 260.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.07/975.93 = 260.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.07x = 975.93 × 260.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.07x = 254,698.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,698.21/651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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