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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.20, 985.82 and 246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.20, 985.82 and 246.26 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.20 : 985.82 = 246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.20/985.82 = 246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.20x = 985.82 × 246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.20x = 242,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,766.80/657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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