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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.34, 986.02 and 246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.34, 986.02 and 246.77 is: 370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.34 : 986.02 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.34/986.02 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.34x = 986.02 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.34x = 243,320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,320.16/657.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.16

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