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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.27, 985.64 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.27, 985.64 and 267.17 is: 400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.27 : 985.64 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.27/985.64 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.27x = 985.64 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.27x = 263,327.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,327.17/657.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.64

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