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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.78, 986.37 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.78, 986.37 and 246.78 is: 370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.78 : 986.37 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.78/986.37 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.78x = 986.37 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.78x = 243,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,416.39/657.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.06

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