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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.06, 985.35 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.06, 985.35 and 246.12 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.06 : 985.35 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.06/985.35 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.06x = 985.35 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.06x = 242,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,514.34/657.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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