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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.85, 985.92 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.85, 985.92 and 267.40 is: 400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.85 : 985.92 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.85/985.92 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.85x = 985.92 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.85x = 263,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,635.01/657.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.75

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