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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.76, 977.68 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.76, 977.68 and 267.04 is: 400.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.76 : 977.68 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.76/977.68 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.76x = 977.68 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.76x = 261,079.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,079.67/651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.58

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