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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658, 986.56 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658, 986.56 and 247.04 is: 370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 986.56 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/986.56 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 986.56 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 243,719.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,719.78/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.39

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