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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 976.89 and 261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 976.89 and 261.51 is: 392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 976.89 = 261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/976.89 = 261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 976.89 × 261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 255,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,466.50/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.17

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