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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.68, 976.20 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.68, 976.20 and 266.20 is: 399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.68 : 976.20 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.68/976.20 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.68x = 976.20 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.68x = 259,864.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,864.44/650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.37

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