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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.60, 977.01 and 261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.60, 977.01 and 261.78 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.60 : 977.01 = 261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.60/977.01 = 261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.60x = 977.01 × 261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.60x = 255,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,763.02/651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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