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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.97, 977.97 and 262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.97, 977.97 and 262.01 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.97 : 977.97 = 262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.97/977.97 = 262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.97x = 977.97 × 262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.97x = 256,237.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,237.92/651.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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