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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.29, 976.94 and 256.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.29, 976.94 and 256.01 is: 384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.29 : 976.94 = 256.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.29/976.94 = 256.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.29x = 976.94 × 256.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.29x = 250,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,105.69/651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.02

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