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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.13, 986.72 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.13, 986.72 and 247.23 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.13 : 986.72 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.13/986.72 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.13x = 986.72 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.13x = 243,945.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,945.55/658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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