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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.65, 977.93 and 256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.65, 977.93 and 256.38 is: 384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.65 : 977.93 = 256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.65/977.93 = 256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.65x = 977.93 × 256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.65x = 250,720.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,720.41/651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.75

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