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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.23, 976.85 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.23, 976.85 and 261.41 is: 392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.23 : 976.85 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.23/976.85 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.23x = 976.85 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.23x = 255,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,361.45/651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.12

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