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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.04, 987.50 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.04, 987.50 and 273.29 is: 410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.04 : 987.50 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.04/987.50 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.04x = 987.50 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.04x = 269,873.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,873.88/658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.12

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