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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.70, 976.08 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.70, 976.08 and 266.22 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.70 : 976.08 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.70/976.08 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.70x = 976.08 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.70x = 259,852.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,852.02/650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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