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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 976.86 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 976.86 and 261.41 is: 392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 976.86 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/976.86 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 976.86 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 255,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,360.97/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.12

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