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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.49, 976.70 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.49, 976.70 and 261.32 is: 391.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.49 : 976.70 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.49/976.70 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.49x = 976.70 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.49x = 255,227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,227.01/651.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.76

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