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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.86, 986.82 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.86, 986.82 and 246.86 is: 370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.86 : 986.82 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.86/986.82 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.86x = 986.82 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.86x = 243,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,606.39/657.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.30

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