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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.78 : 986.16 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.78/986.16 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.78x = 986.16 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.78x = 237,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,861.79/657.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.61

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