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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 986.76 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 986.76 and 247.08 is: 370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 986.76 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/986.76 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 986.76 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 243,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,808.66/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.52

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