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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.05, 987.06 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.05, 987.06 and 267.95 is: 401.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.05 : 987.06 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.05/987.06 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.05x = 987.06 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.05x = 264,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,488.72/658.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.93

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