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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.02, 985.52 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.02, 985.52 and 272.24 is: 408.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.02 : 985.52 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.02/985.52 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.02x = 985.52 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.02x = 268,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,293.72/657.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.35

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