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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 976.40 and 261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 976.40 and 261.26 is: 391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 976.40 = 261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/976.40 = 261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 976.40 × 261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 255,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,094.26/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.73

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