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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.03, 986.77 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.03, 986.77 and 246.88 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.03 : 986.77 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.03/986.77 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.03x = 986.77 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.03x = 243,613.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,613.78/658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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