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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 976.50 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 976.50 and 261.18 is: 391.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 976.50 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/976.50 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 976.50 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 255,042.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,042.27/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.52

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