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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.74, 977.88 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.74, 977.88 and 267.26 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.74 : 977.88 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.74/977.88 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.74x = 977.88 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.74x = 261,348.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,348.21/651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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