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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.43, 985.73 and 246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.43, 985.73 and 246.35 is: 369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.43 : 985.73 = 246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.43/985.73 = 246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.43x = 985.73 × 246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.43x = 242,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,834.59/657.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.37

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