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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.37, 985.34 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.37, 985.34 and 291.65 is: 437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.37 : 985.34 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.37/985.34 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.37x = 985.34 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.37x = 287,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,377.60/657.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.16

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