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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.17, 985.45 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.17, 985.45 and 246.20 is: 369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.17 : 985.45 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.17/985.45 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.17x = 985.45 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.17x = 242,617.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,617.79/657.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.19

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