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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.34, 976.92 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.34, 976.92 and 266.50 is: 399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.34 : 976.92 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.34/976.92 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.34x = 976.92 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.34x = 260,349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,349.18/651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.71

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