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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.71, 986.97 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.71, 986.97 and 267.74 is: 401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.71 : 986.97 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.71/986.97 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.71x = 986.97 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.71x = 264,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,251.35/657.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.77

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