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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.24, 985.17 and 292.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.24, 985.17 and 292.29 is: 438.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.24 : 985.17 = 292.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.24/985.17 = 292.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.24x = 985.17 × 292.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.24x = 287,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,955.34/657.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.13

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