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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.37, 977.13 and 261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.37, 977.13 and 261.51 is: 392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.37 : 977.13 = 261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.37/977.13 = 261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.37x = 977.13 × 261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.37x = 255,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,525.60/651.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.29

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