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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.64, 977.43 and 266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.64, 977.43 and 266.89 is: 400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.64 : 977.43 = 266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.64/977.43 = 266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.64x = 977.43 × 266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.64x = 260,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,866.29/651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.32

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