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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 987.12 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 987.12 and 333.36 is: 500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 987.12 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/987.12 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 987.12 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 329,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,066.32/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.04

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