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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.48, 985.96 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.48, 985.96 and 246.52 is: 369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.48 : 985.96 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.48/985.96 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.48x = 985.96 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.48x = 243,058.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,058.86/657.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.68

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