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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.55, 986.82 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.55, 986.82 and 247.09 is: 370.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.55 : 986.82 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.55/986.82 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.55x = 986.82 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.55x = 243,833.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,833.35/657.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.82

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