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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.77, 985.86 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.77, 985.86 and 292.16 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.77 : 985.86 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.77/985.86 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.77x = 985.86 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.77x = 288,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,028.86/657.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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