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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.92, 986.96 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.92, 986.96 and 268.16 is: 402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.92 : 986.96 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.92/986.96 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.92x = 986.96 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.92x = 264,663.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,663.19/657.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.27

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