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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.12, 987.06 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.12, 987.06 and 247.15 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.12 : 987.06 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.12/987.06 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.12x = 987.06 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.12x = 243,951.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,951.88/658.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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