Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.22, 985.39 and 261.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 657.22, 985.39 and 261.64 is: 392.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657.22 : 985.39 = 261.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657.22/985.39 = 261.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657.22x = 985.39 × 261.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657.22x = 257,817.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,817.44/657.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392.28
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