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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.31, 985.88 and 267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.31, 985.88 and 267.53 is: 401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.31 : 985.88 = 267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.31/985.88 = 267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.31x = 985.88 × 267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.31x = 263,746.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,746.21/657.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.25

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