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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.74, 986.67 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.74, 986.67 and 247.07 is: 370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.74 : 986.67 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.74/986.67 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.74x = 986.67 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.74x = 243,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,771.62/657.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.62

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