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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.30, 985.86 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.30, 985.86 and 246.42 is: 369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.30 : 985.86 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.30/985.86 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.30x = 985.86 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.30x = 242,935.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,935.62/657.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.60

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