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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 986.76 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 986.76 and 333.84 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 986.76 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/986.76 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 986.76 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 329,419.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,419.96/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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