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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.22, 984.09 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.22, 984.09 and 266.13 is: 399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.22 : 984.09 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.22/984.09 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.22x = 984.09 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.22x = 261,895.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,895.87/656.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.10

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