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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.90, 987.02 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.90, 987.02 and 247.06 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.90 : 987.02 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.90/987.02 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.90x = 987.02 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.90x = 243,853.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,853.16/657.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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