Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.11, 987 and 268
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 658.11, 987 and 268 is: 401.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658.11 : 987 = 268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658.11/987 = 268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658.11x = 987 × 268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658.11x = 264,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,516/658.11 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401.93
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