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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.78, 977.75 and 266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.78, 977.75 and 266.98 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.78 : 977.75 = 266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.78/977.75 = 266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.78x = 977.75 × 266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.78x = 261,039.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,039.70/651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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