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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.13, 976.31 and 261.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.13, 976.31 and 261.31 is: 391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.13 : 976.31 = 261.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.13/976.31 = 261.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.13x = 976.31 × 261.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.13x = 255,120.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,120.64/651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.81

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