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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.79, 977.86 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.79, 977.86 and 262.06 is: 393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.79 : 977.86 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.79/977.86 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.79x = 977.86 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.79x = 256,260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,260.20/651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.17

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