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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.71, 986.86 and 246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.71, 986.86 and 246.79 is: 370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.71 : 986.86 = 246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.71/986.86 = 246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.71x = 986.86 × 246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.71x = 243,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,542.25/657.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.29

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