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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.78, 985.56 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.78, 985.56 and 266.96 is: 400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.78 : 985.56 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.78/985.56 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.78x = 985.56 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.78x = 263,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,105.10/656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.60

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