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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.53, 986.02 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.53, 986.02 and 246.38 is: 369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.53 : 986.02 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.53/986.02 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.53x = 986.02 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.53x = 242,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,937.46/657.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.47

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