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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.02, 984.02 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.02, 984.02 and 266.01 is: 399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.02 : 984.02 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.02/984.02 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.02x = 984.02 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.02x = 261,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,759.16/656.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.01

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