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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.52, 976.92 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.52, 976.92 and 266.32 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.52 : 976.92 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.52/976.92 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.52x = 976.92 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.52x = 260,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,173.33/651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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