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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.97, 986.95 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.97, 986.95 and 247.09 is: 370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.97 : 986.95 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.97/986.95 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.97x = 986.95 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.97x = 243,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,865.48/657.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.63

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