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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.12, 987.12 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.12, 987.12 and 247.24 is: 370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.12 : 987.12 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.12/987.12 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.12x = 987.12 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.12x = 244,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,055.55/658.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.84

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