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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.07, 985.66 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.07, 985.66 and 246.11 is: 369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.07 : 985.66 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.07/985.66 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.07x = 985.66 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.07x = 242,582.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,582.63/657.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.19

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