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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.67, 985.40 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.67, 985.40 and 266.63 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.67 : 985.40 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.67/985.40 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.67x = 985.40 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.67x = 262,732.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,732.28/656.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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