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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.28, 976.28 and 261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.28, 976.28 and 261.17 is: 391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.28 : 976.28 = 261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.28/976.28 = 261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.28x = 976.28 × 261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.28x = 254,973.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,973.74/651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.50

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