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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.24, 986.26 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.24, 986.26 and 272.44 is: 408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.24 : 986.26 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.24/986.26 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.24x = 986.26 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.24x = 268,696.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,696.67/657.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.83

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