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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.07, 986.88 and 247.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.07, 986.88 and 247.00 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.07 : 986.88 = 247.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.07/986.88 = 247.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.07x = 986.88 × 247.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.07x = 243,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,759.67/658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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