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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.16, 985.04 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.16, 985.04 and 246.11 is: 368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.16 : 985.04 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.16/985.04 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.16x = 985.04 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.16x = 242,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,428.19/657.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.90

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