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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.98, 986.20 and 246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.98, 986.20 and 246.85 is: 369.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.98 : 986.20 = 246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.98/986.20 = 246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.98x = 986.20 × 246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.98x = 243,444.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,444.90/657.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.99

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