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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.63, 977.85 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.63, 977.85 and 266.88 is: 400.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.63 : 977.85 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.63/977.85 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.63x = 977.85 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.63x = 260,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,968.61/651.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.49

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