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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.52, 985.74 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.52, 985.74 and 273.04 is: 409.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.52 : 985.74 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.52/985.74 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.52x = 985.74 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.52x = 269,146.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,146.45/657.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.34

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