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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 976.70 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 976.70 and 267.08 is: 400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 976.70 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/976.70 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 976.70 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 260,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,857.04/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.36

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