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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 975.84 and 390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 975.84 and 390.80 is: 585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 975.84 = 390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/975.84 = 390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 975.84 × 390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 381,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,358.27/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.62

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