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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.61, 977.30 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.61, 977.30 and 261.60 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.61 : 977.30 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.61/977.30 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.61x = 977.30 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.61x = 255,657.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,657.69/651.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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