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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 975.99 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 975.99 and 266.54 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 975.99 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/975.99 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 975.99 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 260,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,140.37/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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