Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.78, 986.16 and 241.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 657.78, 986.16 and 241.20 is: 361.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657.78 : 986.16 = 241.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657.78/986.16 = 241.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657.78x = 986.16 × 241.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657.78x = 237,861.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,861.79/657.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361.61
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