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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.49, 986.14 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.49, 986.14 and 246.57 is: 369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.49 : 986.14 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.49/986.14 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.49x = 986.14 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.49x = 243,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,152.54/657.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.82

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