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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.47, 976.83 and 261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.47, 976.83 and 261.26 is: 391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.47 : 976.83 = 261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.47/976.83 = 261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.47x = 976.83 × 261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.47x = 255,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,201.72/651.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.74

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