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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.12, 988.27 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.12, 988.27 and 268.80 is: 403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.12 : 988.27 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.12/988.27 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.12x = 988.27 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.12x = 265,646.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,646.98/659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.03

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