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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.29, 977.13 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.29, 977.13 and 261.45 is: 392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.29 : 977.13 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.29/977.13 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.29x = 977.13 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.29x = 255,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,470.64/651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.26

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