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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.72, 984.86 and 266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.72, 984.86 and 266.61 is: 399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.72 : 984.86 = 266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.72/984.86 = 266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.72x = 984.86 × 266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.72x = 262,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,573.52/656.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.83

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