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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658, 986.55 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658, 986.55 and 247.06 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 986.55 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/986.55 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 986.55 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 243,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,737.04/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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