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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.71, 985.47 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.71, 985.47 and 266.74 is: 400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.71 : 985.47 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.71/985.47 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.71x = 985.47 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.71x = 262,866.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,866.35/656.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.28

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