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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.12, 984.90 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.12, 984.90 and 245.97 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.12 : 984.90 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.12/984.90 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.12x = 984.90 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.12x = 242,255.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,255.85/657.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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