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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.16, 977.10 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.16, 977.10 and 266.68 is: 400.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.16 : 977.10 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.16/977.10 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.16x = 977.10 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.16x = 260,573.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,573.03/651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.17

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