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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.71, 977.72 and 261.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.71, 977.72 and 261.65 is: 392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.71 : 977.72 = 261.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.71/977.72 = 261.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.71x = 977.72 × 261.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.71x = 255,817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,817.55/651.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.53

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