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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.10, 976.65 and 266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.10, 976.65 and 266.35 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.10 : 976.65 = 266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.10/976.65 = 266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.10x = 976.65 × 266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.10x = 260,130.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,130.73/651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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