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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.83, 986.67 and 246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.83, 986.67 and 246.77 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.83 : 986.67 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.83/986.67 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.83x = 986.67 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.83x = 243,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,475.62/657.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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