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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.18, 984.96 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.18, 984.96 and 245.88 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.18 : 984.96 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.18/984.96 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.18x = 984.96 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.18x = 242,181.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,181.96/657.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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