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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.04, 987.19 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.04, 987.19 and 247.17 is: 370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.04 : 987.19 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.04/987.19 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.04x = 987.19 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.04x = 244,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,003.75/658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.81

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