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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.82, 986.62 and 241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.82, 986.62 and 241.27 is: 361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.82 : 986.62 = 241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.82/986.62 = 241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.82x = 986.62 × 241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.82x = 238,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,041.81/657.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.86

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