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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.40, 977.10 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.40, 977.10 and 266.56 is: 399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.40 : 977.10 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.40/977.10 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.40x = 977.10 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.40x = 260,455.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,455.78/651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.84

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