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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.52, 976.72 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.52, 976.72 and 266.52 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.52 : 976.72 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.52/976.72 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.52x = 976.72 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.52x = 260,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,315.41/651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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