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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.16, 985.74 and 272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.16, 985.74 and 272.68 is: 409.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.16 : 985.74 = 272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.16/985.74 = 272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.16x = 985.74 × 272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.16x = 268,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,791.58/657.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.02

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