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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.39, 976.68 and 261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.39, 976.68 and 261.38 is: 391.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.39 : 976.68 = 261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.39/976.68 = 261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.39x = 976.68 × 261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.39x = 255,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,279.74/651.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.90

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