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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.36, 986.04 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.36, 986.04 and 272.64 is: 408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.36 : 986.04 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.36/986.04 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.36x = 986.04 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.36x = 268,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,833.95/657.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.96

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