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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.26, 983.58 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.26, 983.58 and 266.04 is: 398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.26 : 983.58 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.26/983.58 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.26x = 983.58 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.26x = 261,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,670.63/656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.73

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