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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.04, 986.08 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.04, 986.08 and 272.32 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.04 : 986.08 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.04/986.08 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.04x = 986.08 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.04x = 268,529.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,529.31/657.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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