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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.20, 985.90 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.20, 985.90 and 240.75 is: 361.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.20 : 985.90 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.20/985.90 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.20x = 985.90 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.20x = 237,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,357.89/657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.16

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