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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.01, 986.94 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.01, 986.94 and 246.93 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.01 : 986.94 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.01/986.94 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.01x = 986.94 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.01x = 243,705.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,705.09/658.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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