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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.28, 986.32 and 292.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.28, 986.32 and 292.37 is: 438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.28 : 986.32 = 292.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.28/986.32 = 292.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.28x = 986.32 × 292.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.28x = 288,370.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,370.38/657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.74

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