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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.16, 985.92 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.16, 985.92 and 266.92 is: 400.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.16 : 985.92 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.16/985.92 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.16x = 985.92 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.16x = 263,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,161.77/657.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.45

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