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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.01, 987.54 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.01, 987.54 and 247.48 is: 371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.01 : 987.54 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.01/987.54 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.01x = 987.54 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.01x = 244,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,396.40/658.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.42

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