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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.11, 985.50 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.11, 985.50 and 267 is: 400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.11 : 985.50 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.11/985.50 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.11x = 985.50 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.11x = 263,128.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,128.50/657.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.44

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