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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.21, 985.90 and 246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.21, 985.90 and 246.34 is: 369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.21 : 985.90 = 246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.21/985.90 = 246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.21x = 985.90 × 246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.21x = 242,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,866.99/657.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.54

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