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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.62, 977.31 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.62, 977.31 and 261.66 is: 392.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.62 : 977.31 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.62/977.31 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.62x = 977.31 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.62x = 255,722.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,722.93/651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.44

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