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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 977.01 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 977.01 and 261.41 is: 392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 977.01 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/977.01 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 977.01 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 255,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,395.30/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.06

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