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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.31, 985.88 and 266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.31, 985.88 and 266.91 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.31 : 985.88 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.31/985.88 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.31x = 985.88 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.31x = 263,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,144.12/657.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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