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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.32, 985.77 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.32, 985.77 and 267.21 is: 400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.32 : 985.77 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.32/985.77 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.32x = 985.77 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.32x = 263,407.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,407.60/657.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.73

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