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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.56, 986.72 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.56, 986.72 and 246.71 is: 370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.56 : 986.72 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.56/986.72 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.56x = 986.72 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.56x = 243,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,434.92/657.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.21

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