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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.40, 977.52 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.40, 977.52 and 266.68 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.40 : 977.52 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.40/977.52 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.40x = 977.52 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.40x = 260,685.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,685.03/651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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