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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.28, 985.88 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.28, 985.88 and 246.40 is: 369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.28 : 985.88 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.28/985.88 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.28x = 985.88 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.28x = 242,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,920.83/657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.59

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