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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.85, 986.65 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.85, 986.65 and 246.90 is: 370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.85 : 986.65 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.85/986.65 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.85x = 986.65 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.85x = 243,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,603.27/657.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.30

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