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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.11, 985.91 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.11, 985.91 and 267.37 is: 401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.11 : 985.91 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.11/985.91 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.11x = 985.91 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.11x = 263,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,598.96/657.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.15

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